--- title: WSRB Blog | Daryl Girnus description: Daryl Girnus served as a fire protection analyst on WSRB’s Public Protection team from 2013 to 2023. 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During his time with the company, he analyzed the public protection capabilities of hundreds of fire departments throughout Washington. ## All stories by Daryl ### Other Authors - [Bryan Stanwood (15)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/bryan-stanwood) - [Chris Barclay (14)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/chris-barclay) - [Chris Jansen (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/chris-jansen) - [Dan Mangialardi (3)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/dan-mangialardi) - [Daryl Girnus (7)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/daryl-girnus) - [Eric Cunningham (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/eric-cunningham) - [Jami Donaldson (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/jami-donaldson) - [Jim Renn (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/jim-renn) - [Joe Nolan (6)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/joe-nolan) - [Julie Rochman (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/julie-rochman) - [Pavin Browne (5)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/pavin-browne) - [Rick Freier (4)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/rick-freier) - [Robert Ferrell (12)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-ferrell) - [Robert Hartwig (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-hartwig) - [Robert Lacy (28)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/robert-lacy) - [Sandra Bird (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/sandra-bird) - [Sarah McMillan (1)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/sarah-mcmillan) - [Scott Elliott (6)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/scott-elliott) - [Terry Krueger (11)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/terry-krueger) - [Tony Higgins (9)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/tony-higgins) - [WSRB (24)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/wsrb) - [Zhu Zhu Xiao (2)](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/author/zhu-zhu-xiao) [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/fire%20fighter%20gear.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/inside-wsrb-visit-to-fire-department) [Protection Class](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/protection-class) ### [Inside a WSRB Visit to a Fire Department](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/inside-wsrb-visit-to-fire-department) November 20, 2019 | 3 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/hydrant.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-3) [Fire Safety](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) ### [If Fire Strikes, Make Every Second Count: Hydrant Access](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-3) September 20, 2019 | 3 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/deck.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/prevent-rooftop-deck-fires) [Fire Safety](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) ### [Preserve the Summer Fun: Prevent Rooftop Deck Fires](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/prevent-rooftop-deck-fires) August 20, 2019 | 3 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/fighting%20a%20home%20fire.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-2) [Fire Safety](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) ### [If Fire Strikes, Make Every Second Count: Home Access](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-2) June 18, 2019 | 3 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/work%20extinguisher.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-1) [Fire Safety](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/fire-safety) ### [If Fire Strikes, Make Every Second Count: Business Access](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/if-fire-strikes-make-every-second-count-part-1) June 4, 2019 | 4 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/firefighter-1.png) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/the-hidden-firefighting-crisis) [Protection Class](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/protection-class) ### [The Hidden Firefighting Crisis](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/the-hidden-firefighting-crisis) March 20, 2019 | 4 min read [![](https://www1.wsrb.com/hubfs/credible-protection-featured.jpg) ](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/creditable-protection-fire-hydrants) [Protection Class](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/tag/protection-class) ### [Creditable Protection or Just Yard Art?](https://www1.wsrb.com/blog/creditable-protection-fire-hydrants) October 10, 2017 | 3 min read | 1 min read | 1 min read ![Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo](https://www1.wsrb.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wsrb_white-logo.png?width=200&height=34&name=wsrb_white-logo.png "Washington Surveying & Rating Bureau logo") Phone: 206-217-0101 Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM   [Site Map](https://www1.wsrb.com/vis-sitemap) COMPANY RESOURCES FROM OUR BLOG Copyright © 1911 – 2026 WSRB. 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